The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Hotel Overview
Lovely Hotel
The SF Ritz is in a beautiful white building in a great location. Easy to get to Union Square,...
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Boston Mom
- Jun 19, 2011
Upscale and up the hill
We arrived late to the hotel and no one was waiting at the front desk at check-in - not like other...
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Conference Couples Weekender
- Jun 23, 2010
Jewel in San Francisco's crown
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco epitomizes the true meaning of luxury. This award-winning hotel is in a magnificent 1909 building complete with classical portico and columns, and recently completed a comprehensive $12.5 million USD refurbishment. The Dining Room serves French cuisine with Japanese inspiration, and reservations are highly recommended, while the Lobby Lounge makes a mean Bloody Mary to go with its oysters. Burn off some calories in the spectacular fitness center or enjoy a massage in the spa (fees apply).
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- San Francisco
- Nearby airports
- San Francisco International Airport, (SFO), 14.70, MI, N; Oakland International Airport, (OAK), 19.00, MI, NW; Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport, (SJC), 46.00, MI, NW;
- Area description
- City Center, Location Type: City
Amenities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Accessible facilities
- Air Conditioned
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- ATM/Cash Machine
- Bar/Lounge
- Barber Shop
- Barber/Beauty Shop
- Bathroom Telephone
- Beach
- Business center
- Car Rental Desk
- CD Player
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Coffee Shop
- Concierge Desk
- Connecting Rooms
- Cordless Phone
- Cribs Available
- Drugstore
- DVD Player
- Elevators
- Exercise Gym
- Express Check In
- Express Checkout
- FAX
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Florist
- Free Newspaper
- Gift Shop
- Guest Laundromat
- Hairdryer in Room
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Horseback Riding
- Ice Machine
- In Room Movies
- Internet Access
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Laundry Service
- Laundry/Valet Services
- Maid Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Mini Bar
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outlet Adapters
- Pets allowed
- Phone with speaker
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Rollaway Beds
- Room Service
- Safe
- Safe Deposit Box
- Scuba Diving
- Secretarial Service
- Security
- Smoke-free policy
- Sofa Bed
- Steam Bath
- Telephone
- Television with Cable
- Temperature Control
- Tennis
- Trouser Press
- Turndown Service
- TV
- TV Remote Control
- Valet Parking
- Video Checkout
- Wake-up Service
- Water Skiing
Dining
- Parallel 37
- Parallel 37 is an all-day dining venue that features contemporary American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and wines primarily sourced in and around the Bay Area.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (11)
Ratings and reviews for The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
- All travelers (11) 4.2 / 5
- Business (1) 3 / 5
- Couples (6) 4.2 / 5
- Families (3) 4.3 / 5
- Friends (1) 5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.7
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 4.5
- Location:
- 4.4
- Value:
- 3.8
82%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Boston Mom
Lovely Hotel
The SF Ritz is in a beautiful white building in a great location. Easy to get to Union Square, ride the cable car or get to restaurants. The service was excellent - attentive, thoughtful and classy. We upgraded to their Club level on the 8th floor and it was well worth it! The abundance of free food was great for my kids.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
The Slanted Door was a delicious Vietnamese restaurant in the Ferry Building at the water. Hip, casual and a lively place to stroll around before or after dinner
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Conference Couples Weekender
Upscale and up the hill
We arrived late to the hotel and no one was waiting at the front desk at check-in - not like other RCs I have stayed in where people seem to be falling over themselves to help you out. It meets expectations that have come to be associated with the Ritz such as quiet, comfortable rooms with luxurious bedding, but the staff was not as exceptional as the other RCs where I have stayed. I would definitely go back though. The Ritz brand has set the standard for excellence in the hotel business and no one else really seems to be matching that right now.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
But any walks from the hotel are likely to be downhill with a serious incline to make it back.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Avoid the Ritz
Ritz San Francisco
The front desk staff treated us like 2nd class citizens since we booked our hotel through [...].
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Traveler
A fine hotel, but other Ritz's are finer
Understated elegance. Excellent service. Amenities average.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Experienced traveller
Used to be much better
Few days in San Francisco after a cruise. The hotel room was reasonably priced, but the facilities are outdated and the charge for the services out of proportion. They charged $ 75 per day to park my rental car, and $ 100 for a mediocre brekfast for 3. Likely I will not consider this alternative in the future
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
Excellente restaurant alternatives around Union Square
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Frequent traveler
Ritz review
Good: The hotel provided a car + driver for us when we could not get a taxi to a restaurant in the rain. Friendly staff. Bad: Breakfast food good in lovely room, but super expensive. Hot water had rust in it at first.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Restaurants in nearby pedestrian-only street.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
yellow
Great service!
Great location, short walk to the city center. Staff was very helpful and service was fantastic. Very clean, comfy rooms and bed.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jan
Great property in classic Ritz style
Great location in the heart of Nob Hill. Large rooms.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Fabulous shopping nearby.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Dallas Cowboy Fans
Too many one way streets
Too many one way streets make it impossible to get there. Once there worth all the effort. Most friendly staff ever, great room service.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Picky traveler with daughters
San Francisco Trip
We loved our hotel. We mainly were there to sight see. The club level with the food was awesome. Our room was very clean. I would have loved to have had a suite as I have two daughters and it was a little hard to share one king-sized bed. A suite would have been more comfortable. But that is a very, very small complaint. Overall, the stay was wonderful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Don't let the cab drivers talk you into going places you don't want to go or try to tell you it is "too far to walk" there. Two taxi drivers on separate occasions took us to the "crooked" street when we had already seen it, one told us it was too far to walk through Chrissy's field and drove us straight to the bridge when we preferred to walk through Chrissy's field. You have to be very firm about what you want. Also the cable cars are great---just be sure to board on the side of the street that is heading where you are going. Wrong side of the street can get you further away from your destination---not closer.
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